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Why we are yet to arrest Nnamdi Kanu, Arewa youth – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris yesterday gave reasons when the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu force is yet to rearrested. Idris, who spoke during a working visit to The Nation’s corporate headquarters in Lagos, also said the Arewa youth are yet to be picked up based on the decision... Read More

crimes, Ibrahim Idris, Kidnapping, militancy, nigerian police

Deploy police, helicopters to Lagos to tackle militancy, Senate tells FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has called on the Federal Government to deploy the military to Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory to tackle militancy. The lawmakers granted the prayers of a motion moved by Senator Gbenga Ashafa (APC/Lagos East) at the plenary on Tuesday. The prayer include to “advise the Federal Government to direct... Read More

FG, helicopters, lagos, militancy, police, senate

February 21, 2017

Fake news worse than insurgency, militancy – Lai Mohammed

by Dolapo Adelana The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the influx of fake news, if left unchecked, has the ability to threaten the nation more than insurgency and militancy. The minister disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the seventh edition of the National Security Seminar with the theme “Consolidating on... Read More

fake news, insurgency, lai mohammed, militancy

August 30, 2016

Militancy: Army rolls in tanks into Niger Delta (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has rolled in tanks into the Niger Delta region as it continues its operation of ridding the country of criminal elements. The operation code named “Crocodile Smile” began over the weekend and has already recorded successes as some militants were arrested and two illegal refineries were closed down. Chief of Army Staff... Read More

Clear their doubts, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, militancy, Niger Delta, Nigerian Army, Operation Crocodile smile, photos

August 30, 2016

Just In: Militants blow up oil pipeline in Delta state

A militant group in the early hours of Tuesday blew up the Ogor-Oteri major delivery line, operated by the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company and Shorelines Petroleum in Delta state. This incident is coming days after the Nigerian Army began its operation “Crocodile Smiles” focused at ridding the region of militants. An Urhobo militant group, Niger Delta... Read More

militancy, Militants, NDGJM, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Movement, Niger Delta Region, Nigerian Army, Oil facility, Urhobo militant group

August 28, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Restructuring the debate on Nigeria

Why is Nigeria like this — I mean grossly underdeveloped? I’ve been asking this question all my life. And until Nigeria exits the underdevelopment club, it is one question that will remain relevant. I believe that it is in asking this central question, and in attempting to provide well-reasoned answers, that we can begin to... Read More

militancy, Muhammadu Buhari, nddc, Niger Delta, nigeria, PHCN, Politics, simon kolawole

August 27, 2016

Special Forces kill 5 Niger Delta militants, recover ammunition

Special forces of the Nigerian Army on Friday killed five Niger Delta militants during a “precursor operation”. This is contained in a statement issued by the Army spokesperson Colonel Sani Usman. The statement reads, “The 133 Special Forces Battalion of Nigerian Army troops have carried out a precursor operation to Exercise CROCODILE SMILE aimed at... Read More

7 Division Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman, militancy, Niger Delta militants, Nigerian Army, Special Forces

August 27, 2016

IPOB backs Avengers’ October 1 break away declaration plan

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has thrown its support behind the declaration by the Niger Delta Avengers’ plan to break away from the country on October 1. The group said it is backing the decision of the Avengers because they share the same ideals. It however stated, that it had no link with the Movement... Read More

declaration, IPOB, MEND, militancy, NDA

August 25, 2016

Nigeria lost N51.28billion in 2015 to pipeline vandalism – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Wednesday said that Nigeria lost the sum of N51.28bn to pipeline vandalism in the year 2015. The Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr Maikanti Baru‎, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps... Read More

Abdullahi Muhammadu, Dr Maikanti Baru‎, militancy, Niger Delta, nnpc, NSCDC, oil vandalism

August 24, 2016

Why we’re pursuing a more developed broadcast industry – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has said the media has a major role to play in the successful fight against insurgency and militancy in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 15th Annual General Meeting and 65th General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria... Read More

BON, Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, fight against terrorism, lai mohammed, Media, militancy, Minister of Information and Culture

August 20, 2016

Stop further attacks on oil facilities – Niger Delta leaders tell militants

A negotiation team consisting of leaders and traditional rulers of the six coastal communities in Niger Delta on Friday was set up to meet with the Federal Government over militancy issues in the Niger Delta. This was contained in a communiqué issued after a one-day stakeholders’ meeting held at the PTI Conference Centre Effurun, Delta... Read More

chief edwin clark, Federal Government, militancy, negotiations, Niger Delta

InCaseYouMissedIt: FG may release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah brothers

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Saturday, announced that the federal government has agreed to free Nnmadi Kanu, Obi Nwabueze, Charles and Henry Okah as well as other pro-Biafra agitators if they renounce their agitations. According to a statement by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, said that the Edmund Ebiware, who is currently... Read More

FG, militancy, Niger Delta, Nnamdi Kanu, Oil, Okah brothers

Opinion: Youth leaders as change agents

By Manasseh Victor That Nigeria is suffering from leadership crisis is stating the obvious, 56 years after independence, the country is still grappling with the basics of nationhood, beset on all sides by low productivity, social injustice, insecurity and a deficient infrastructural base inter alia. The usual suspect and probable culprit is suboptimal leadership. When the... Read More

Federal, Kogi, militancy, Niger Delta, nigeria, Oil, yoths

Militancy: Nigeria loses 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, NNPC laments

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, lamented that the country is losing about 700,000 barrels per day (BPD) of crude oil, due to cases of militancy, pipeline vandalism, theft and sabotage of oil and gas assets. This figure was quoted by the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Maikanti Baru during a visit to... Read More

700000 barrels of crude oil daily, Maikanti Baru, militancy, nnpc, vandalism

A Nigerian military officer directs civilians at a checkpoint along Sapele-Warr road in the Niger Delta region | Filed Photo: YNaija.com

Opinion: Amnesty or not, the Niger Delta question must be addressed

by Usman Alabi The spate of militant activities in the Niger Delta has increased, no thanks to the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers and other groups alike. Although the NDA seems to be the most outspoken of the groups given their recent activities and violence, it does not remove the fact that there are... Read More

Amnesty, MEND, militancy, Muhammadu Buhari, NDA, Niger Delta, Niger Delta Avengers, nigeria, security

‘Jonathan had six years of tragic and corrupt rule’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Saturday, gave a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to begin dialogue with the Odein Ajumogobia led ‘Aaron Team’ on how to achieve peace in the Niger Delta region. This was contained in a statement released by the group in response to an earlier... Read More

Buhari, Garba Shehu, jonathan, MEND, militancy, Niger Delta, president

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today Borno state government received only N345 million donation The Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima, has revealed that the state received only N345 million cash donations. 2. D’Banj speaks on Mo’hit ‘divorce’ Popular Nigerian musician, D’Banj, in an interview with E! spoke on the separation with partner Don... Read More

AGF, army, FG, militancy, peace talk, Saraki, senate

President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

‘My priority is to rescue Chibok girls unharmed’ – Buhari

Despite wobbling on the issue of the missing Chibok Girls, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said his administration was determined to find and rescue the remaining Chibok schoolgirls that were kidnapped from their school in 2004. The President stated this when he broke the Ramadan fast with members of the diplomatic corps at the state... Read More

Ambassadors, Buhari, diplomatic corp, militancy, Niger Delta, nigeria, terrorism

‘I’ll rebuild Nigeria for our children, grandchildren’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, reaffirmed his intention to rebuild Nigeria, including the volatile Niger Delta region that have been marked by several acts of violence and instability. Speaking at the reception of delegates of Niger Delta Dialogue led by the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass, Bayelsa state, Alfred Diette-Spiff, at the state house, Abuja, the President... Read More

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Buhari, FG, militancy, Niger Delta, Oil, region investment

‘Buhari is pretending, we’ll attack any moment from now’ – Militants

A militant group, Niger Delta Sea Commandos (NDSC), on Sunday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to begin dialogue with stakeholders and elders in the Niger Delta and stop pretending. The group, through a statement signed by its spokesperson, Major Osama Blatter, said it was running out of patience with the Buhari administration and as such,... Read More

Buhari, militancy, Militants, NDSC, negotiation, state

Balarabe just described everything wrong with Buhari’s government

President Muhammadu Buhari’s military background and approach to matters is affecting his performance, says Balarabe Musa, the former Governor of Old Kaduna state. Balarabe noted that Buhari wasted his first year in office and would probably not make any meaningful impact in the remaining three years. The former Governor, who said this on Thursday during... Read More

APC, Buhari. economy, militancy, PDP, south east

Opinion: Robin Hood, Niger Delta Avengers and emergency militants

Suddenly, militancy which has been out of fashion in the last six years, is all the rage in the Niger Delta. The emergence of the so-called ‘Avengers’ has unleashed a rash of would-be liberators of the peoples of the South-South zone. One group is called ‘Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta’, another goes by the moniker... Read More

militancy, Militants, Niger Delta, Niger Delta Avengers, Robin Hood

Nigerian militants

Despite militant attacks, oil companies not willing to leave Nigeria

It would take more than militant attacks to force International Oil Companies (IOCs) out of Nigeria as they have reiterated their resolve to remain in the country. To protect themselves from further losses, some IOCs have planned to increase production shut-ins especially in areas that are most affected by terrorist attack, the Punch reports. Speaking on... Read More

destruction, investment, IOCs, militancy, Niger Delta, Niger Delta Avengers, Oil

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Niger Delta declares cease fire Militants in the Niger Delta have agreed to sheathe their swords and negotiate with the federal government. They however, made a list of demands, including the release of Nnamdi Kanu and Sambo Dasuki. 2) #AliFuneral: dignitaries attend the burial of... Read More

Ali mohmmed, bill clinton, Buhari, IBB, Jordan, militancy, nigeria, NIS, Recruitment

Saraki explains difference between ‘corruption’ and ‘administrative misdemeanor’

Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, said that the National Assembly will fight to ensure peace in the Niger Delta Region. While speaking with newsmen in Abuja, Saraki said the National Assembly will work towards ensuring lasting peace in the oil rich region. The senate president also differentiated between corruption – of which he is currently... Read More

CCT, Judiciary, militancy, national assembly, Saraki, tial, yaradua

Nigerian Airforce takes action against Niger Delta Avengers

As the spate of militancy in the Niger Delta region keeps growing, the Nigerian Airforce has deployed more fighter aircrafts to the region to aid the ongoing efforts of the military. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, the aircrafts deployed... Read More

airforce, Bayelsa, militancy, Niger Delta Avengers, Oil, operation, Rivers State

Buhari, Jonathan discuss Niger Delta militancy behind closed doors

President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, are reported to have held a clandestine meeting on Thursday, at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja. According to SaharaReporters, the meeting took place at the private residence of the President at about 9pm. The two men are believed to have met to discuss the increasing spate... Read More

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Buhari, corruption, jonathan, Meeting, militancy, Obasanjo, visit, war

Nigeria is going through her worst moment under Buhari – PDP

As the rate of militancy increases in the Niger Delta, the Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday, lambasted the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government for losing control of governance. This was contained in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary in the state party, Malik Olamilekan Ibitoye. The party accused the President... Read More

Buhari, militancy, Niger Delta, Ogun State, opposition, party, PDP

Nigerian military has something to say to Niger Delta militants

Following the planned visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to River state on June 2, the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, issued a stern warning to militants in the Niger Delta According to a statement released by the the Acting Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar, the military vowed to find those behind the attacks. “The Defence... Read More

installtion, militancy, Military, Niger Delta Avengers, Oil, pipeline

Niger Delta leaders to Avengers: ‘You’re threatening our existence’

Leaders of the Niger Delta region, under the aegis of Concerned Niger Delta Leaders, on Wednesday, described the attacks on oil installations by Niger Delta Avengers as criminal acts that threatens the people of the region. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the group, Mike Loyibo, during a press conference in Abuja. He... Read More

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